Cillian Murphy joins an impressive roster of nominees and attendees at this year’s EE BAFTA Film Awards, set to take place on Sunday, 22 February at London’s Royal Festival Hall. The event is expected to feature a thrilling evening of presentations and performances, with Murphy both nominated and serving as a presenter during the ceremony.
Event Details and Hosts
Scottish actor Alan Cumming is scheduled to host the BAFTA Film Awards show, which will be broadcast live on BBC One from 7pm. Alongside Murphy, nominees such as Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal will be present, alongside a host of international stars including Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Carey Mulligan, Ethan Hawke, and Michael B. Jordan.
Irish Talent and Presenters Among the Highlights
The ceremony will also highlight Irish cinema with nominees like filmmaker Myrid Carten and producers Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe confirmed in attendance. Murphy will join an esteemed group of presenters including Glenn Close, Gillian Anderson, Bryan Cranston, Alicia Vikander, Kathryn Hahn, Kerry Washington, Hannah Waddingham, Riz Ahmed, Regé-Jean Page, Patrick Dempsey, Stormzy, and Little Simz.
Musical Performances and Special Awards
Music plays an integral role this year, featuring performances by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, who provide vocals for Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters track “Golden,” set to be performed live. Jessie Ware will offer the In Memoriam tribute. Two honorary awards will be presented: Donna Langley will receive the prestigious BAFTA Fellowship, while Clare Binns of Picturehouse Cinemas will be honored with the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award.
Red Carpet Coverage and Digital Engagement
On the red carpet, Clara Amfo and Ali Plumb will host a live stream on BAFTA’s official YouTube channel, with Benedict and Hannah Townsend delivering reports across the organization’s digital platforms, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the night’s events.
